# BestStart Birkdale
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- Type: Education & Care Service
- Location: Birkdale, Auckland
- Address: 33 Salisbury Road
- Rating: 4.8 / 5 from 5 reviews
- 20 Hours ECE: Eligible
- Pricing: Available on request
- Availability: Open spots reported
## Overview
BestStart Birkdale is a education & care service located in Birkdale, Auckland. Community based governed. 20 Hours ECE eligible.
## Key facts
- Age range: 0-5 years
- Teacher ratio: 1:5
- Licensed capacity: 100 children
- Under 2s capacity: 24 children
- Ownership type: Community based
## Philosophy
Play-based learning with a focus on belonging, curiosity, and confidence.
## Reviews
### null review (5/5)

BestStart Birkdale is highly recommended. When my child first started kindergarten, he was quite reserved. However, once he began participating in the fun and educational activities offered by the center, he became incredibly excited about going to kindergarten garden every day. His speech has also improved significantly as he has learned to form new words into sentences. The care and attention given to each child are truly commendable.

### null review (4/5)

A caring team, but challenges with stability.
The staff were lovely and caring, but there was frequent turnover and changes in management, which made it difficult to build consistent relationships. Research highlights the importance of strong connections with caregivers in the early years, and unfortunately, this seemed lacking... Resources appeared limited, and staff often stretched...(not their fault!) While the centre is clean and the staff are nice, it may not offer the "best start" every child needs. Management never said goodbye or wished us the best... after our daughter spent over one year there. My wish would be that they invest in keeping their staff happy, well paid, and ensuring they feel valued as the work they do is of utmost importance.

### null review (5/5)

Love this daycare for my daughter who is in the under 2's room. She loves going everyday, and loves the outdoor area. She sleeps great in the quiet blacked out nap room too. Thank you!